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University of Ulm

Ulm

Cognitive Systems

Subjects: Psychology

M.Sc. | Master of Science

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
162 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
1,500 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

Course description

Our cognitive abilities enable us to engage with objects and people around us, adapt to external changes, and gain knowledge. We do this by using our senses, relying on past experiences, and leveraging our capacity to learn, reason, and plan. Systems that mimic or replicate these human cognitive abilities are known as cognitive systems. To function effectively, these systems must possess certain capabilities. In the study of Cognitive Science, students explore how these abilities work in humans and how they can be replicated in machines. Programs like Artificial Intelligence and Robotics delve into the technical aspects of creating such systems. These fields require a deep understanding of sensory processing, experiential learning, and strategic planning. By integrating knowledge from these study subjects, we can develop systems that interact seamlessly with their environment, much like humans do. This involves not just technical proficiency but also an appreciation for the complexities of human cognition. The goal is to create systems that are not only functional but also intuitive and responsive to the needs of their users.

Program Information

Study Location Ulm
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 1,500 EUR
Cost per Semester 162 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information
⏱️ Application Start Winter
01.04.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.05.

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Application Requirements

Language Requirements

CEFR C1
IELTS 7
Cambridge (CAE) C2
TOEFL IBT 95

Applicants for an English-language course of study must demonstrate English language skills. Language skills at level C 1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) are required for the master's degree programs in Cognitive Systems, Communication and Information Technology, Molecular Medicine and Molecular and Translational Neuroscience . This must be fulfilled by one of the following language certificates: University degree in a degree program with only English as the language of instruction 7.0 points or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS, IELTS Academic (IELTS online), IELTS Indicator) when the score and CEFR level are stated at the same time, the higher language proficiency level stated will be recognized Certificate in C 1 Advanced English or Certificate C 2 Proficiency in English at the Cambridge exam 490 (listening), 455 (reading), 180 (speaking) and 180 (writing) points or better in the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) 95 points or better in the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT home edition) Level III or Level IV with UNIcert® PTE Academic, with a score of 76 or better GER C 1 level or higher shown on the university entrance qualification. A language proficiency level that is partially at GER C 1 level and lower will not be recognized.

Qualification Requirements

Proof of a bachelor's degree at the level of at least three years of study in a course of study that covers basic knowledge in at least one of the three subject areas relevant to cognitive science: information processing in natural systems, information processing in technical systems or mathematical modeling. These include courses in cognitive science, psychology and computer science. Graduates of other subjects, in particular engineering, physics, biology with a focus on neuroscience, and mathematics, can also be taken into account, provided that their professional suitability for the course of study is particularly relevant with regard to past relevant learning and practical experiences and their relevance to the course Study plan of the Cognitive Systems Master's program at the University of Ulm, set out in the form for subject-specific additional information, is classified as given. Bachelor's degree with an overall grade of 2.5 or better If you have not yet completed your degree by the application deadline: examinations completed by the application deadline with an average grade of 2.5 or better English language skills at level C1 GER (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

Document Requirements

An official copy of your BSc degree in Psychology, Computer Science, Cognitive Science or a related degree. For the latter, your course contents should cover basic knowledge in at least one of the three topics: information processing in natural systems, information processing in technical systems or mathematical modeling. Graduates of other subjects (in particular engineering, physics, biology with a focus on neuroscience, and mathematics) can also be considered provided that the subject-specific suitability for the program is given. The BSc course duration should at least have been three years. The grade of your bachelor's degree must be 2.5 or better. If you did not yet complete your bachelor's degree, you must already have achieved examination results with an average mark of 2.5 or better. An official copy of your “transcript of records” document, which lists all the courses you have taken for your first degree. The list must specify the grade and number of credit points for each course and must include the final grade or average grade . Total number of credit points required for BSc degree An official copy of your "diploma supplement" (if available) In case of foreign certificates: a grading scale stating maximum and minimum passing grade of BSc degree. Additional subject-specific information if your BSc degree is not in Psychology, Computer Science or Cognitive Systems. A declaration that you have never been expelled from an MSc degree program in Germany. If you are not a native English speaker and you have no university degree completely taught in English, we require a proof of an adequate command of English of level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) through Test of English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL, with at least 95 points in the internet-based TOEFL; or any comparable proof such as IELTS with a minimum of 7.0 points. In the case of a higher education degree from China, Vietnam or India : APS certificate or APS confirmation. If APS certificate from India is not yet available, please upload proof of application. If your documents are not in German or English, please provide a certified translation.

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